Lynda answers “Why aren't there some warnings that is has...”

❆ Crystal ❆ asked this question about Pretty Girls:

Why aren't there some warnings that is has dark subject matter, torture, rape and violence to women? I assumed that it would skirt around some issues... You know it's happening, but it's not really detailed. But, that's not the case. There is some really touchy subject matter in this book and it may not appeal to everyone. I think there needs to be a warning to just people know.

Lynda It is very sad (in my opinion, at least) to see great writing talent wasted by the telling of lengthy, vividly detailed episodes of perverted, sadisti…moreIt is very sad (in my opinion, at least) to see great writing talent wasted by the telling of lengthy, vividly detailed episodes of perverted, sadistic cruelty...and then repeating and repeating the telling. My first thought was that only a very sick mind would find any kind of enjoyment or satisfaction in inventing and writing about such incidents. Then I thought that if the writer is as horrified as I am, only pure greed could justify offering it up to those who might relish it. Either way, I will never pick up another book by this author.

I read a lot, and normally pride myself in choosing books that leave me feeling edified or at least entertained. This was the first book that made me think that a rating system for books might be a good idea.
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